Senior Project Leader – EPC/Oil & Gas

Axi Energy Group Ltd; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Axi Energy Group Ltd is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee the full project lifecycle for oil & gas and energy ventures. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive safety, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as the main liaison with clients and regulators to ensure successful handovers.

The role requires 10–15 years in relevant sectors and a proven ability to deliver complex projects from concept through commissioning and handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Master's degree is considered an advantage.
• 10–15 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, LNG, Power, or Industrial projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Project Manager position leading major projects.
• Experience managing FEED, EPC, EPCM, EPCC, greenfield, and brownfield projects.
• Experience with international operators, EPC contractors, or engineering consultancies.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale projects from concept through commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall execution of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Establish project objectives, execution strategies, and delivery plans aligned with client requirements.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and quality objectives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive project teams toward successful achievement of milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure alignment between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams comprising engineering, project controls, procurement, construction, HSE, quality, and commissioning personnel.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
• Develop and oversee project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource loading requirements.
• Monitor project progress against KPIs, review schedules, and approve recovery plans.
• Identify schedule slippages and implement corrective actions; ensure accurate budget reporting.
• Review contracts and ensure compliance; evaluate variations, claims, and change orders.
• Monitor procurement activities and supplier performance; support contract negotiations.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans; lead risk assessments and escalations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE regulations and quality requirements.
• Oversee construction and commissioning execution strategies; coordinate site activities.
• Provide regular project status reports to senior management and clients; conduct lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Cost management

Schedule management

Risk assessment

Communication

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/related discipline

Master's Degree (advantage)

Job description

Axi Energy Group Ltd is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee the full project lifecycle for oil & gas and energy ventures. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive safety, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as the main liaison with clients and regulators to ensure successful handovers.

The role requires 10–15 years in relevant sectors and a proven ability to deliver complex projects from concept through commissioning and handover.